Mississippi Runner, Teacher, Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Alumnus. In September 2011 I began to run around the campus of Mississippi College in Clinton, MS to burn off some excess weight & energy. That decision has led to a development that has taken over many aspects of my life. I completed my first 5k race in October of 2011, my first half marathon in November 2011, and my first full 26.2 mile marathon in January 2012. Along the way I have learned much about myself, about adversity, and about the effort level it takes to reach a goal set for yourself.